Digital Display Screen Device

Abstract

A digital display screen device comprises an elliptical housing having an illuminated screen positionable in the rear window of a vehicle, capable of displaying information viewable through the rear window of the vehicle. The information displayed on the screen is a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation.

1 . A digital display screen device for a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear window, the digital display screen device comprising:
 an elliptical shaped housing positionable in the rear window of the vehicle;   an elongated screen mounted on the housing and viewable through the rear window of the vehicle, the screen displaying information; and   a control mechanism in communication with the screen for controlling power to and information on the screen;   wherein upon activation of the screen, the information displayed on the screen is a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation.   
     
     
         2 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the screen is sized and shaped for fitting into the back window of the vehicle. 
     
     
         3 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the information is a written message. 
     
     
         4 . The digital display screen device of  claim 3  wherein the message displayed on the screen is selected by a user. 
     
     
         5 . The digital display screen device of  claim 4  wherein the message is preprogrammed. 
     
     
         6 . The digital display screen device of  claim 5  wherein the message is selected from the group consisting of FLAT TIRE, OUT OF GAS, OFFICER ASSISTANCE, U TURN, REVERSE, CAUTION, HOSPITAL, and AMBER ALERT. 
     
     
         7 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the message is emblazoned in bright, red block letters flashing across the sign, readable from left to right. 
     
     
         8 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the control mechanism is a cordless handheld remote control component. 
     
     
         9 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the control mechanism is voice automated or a remote control component connected by an elongated power cord. 
     
     
         10 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the control mechanism is positionable on a dashboard of the vehicle. 
     
     
         11 . The digital display screen device of  claim 1  wherein the control mechanism has a series of push buttons with individual buttons representing various messages to be displayed on the screen. 
     
     
         12 . A method for communicating from a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear window, the method comprising:
 positioning an elliptical housing in the rear window of the vehicle;   mounting an elongated screen on the housing;   viewing the screen through the rear window of the vehicle, the screen displaying information;   providing a control mechanism;   communicating with the screen for controlling power to and information on the screen; and   displaying the information on the screen.   
     
     
         13 . A digital display screen device for a vehicle, the vehicle having a rear window, the digital display screen device comprising:
 an elliptical housing positionable in the rear window of the vehicle;   an elongated screen mounted on the housing and viewable through the rear window of the vehicle, the screen displaying a message; and   a control mechanism in communication with the screen for controlling power to and message on the screen;   wherein upon activation of the screen, the message displayed on the screen is selected to provide a safety indicator or a need for roadside assistance in a critical situation; and   wherein the message is emblazoned in bright, red block letters flashing across the sign, readable from left to right.   
     
     
         14 . The digital display screen device of  claim 13  wherein the screen is sized and shaped for fitting into the back window of the vehicle. 
     
     
         15 . The digital display screen device of  claim 14  wherein the message displayed on the screen is selected by a user. 
     
     
         16 . The digital display screen device of  claim 15  wherein the message is preprogrammed. 
     
     
         17 . The digital display screen device of  claim 16  wherein the message is selected from the group consisting of FLAT TIRE, OUT OF GAS, OFFICER ASSISTANCE, U TURN, REVERSE, CAUTION, HOSPITAL, and AMBER ALERT. 
     
     
         18 . The digital display screen device of  claim 13  wherein the control mechanism is voice automated or a cordless handheld remote control component. 
     
     
         19 . The digital display screen device of  claim 13  wherein the control mechanism is a remote control component connected by an elongated power cord. 
     
     
         20 . The digital display screen device of  claim 13  wherein the control mechanism is positionable on a dashboard of the vehicle and has a series of push buttons with individual buttons representing various messages to be displayed on the screen.